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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.72, 667.44 and 409.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.72, 667.44 and 409.92 is: 565.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.72 : 667.44 = 409.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.72/667.44 = 409.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.72x = 667.44 × 409.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.72x = 273,597.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,597.00/483.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.61

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